NICHOLAS INGEL
From the Bar to the Bar (Coming Soon)
Nicholas’s deeply personal memoir and guide to recovery and transformation. It follows his journey from the drinking bar to the barbell, offering lessons in tenacity, faith, fitness, and reframing.
WHAT DOES THE BOOK INCLUDE
BOOK FEATURES
The journey from addiction to international gold medalist — and the life lessons learned along the way.
From the Bar to the Bar is the powerful true story of Nicholas Ingel — from battling addiction and facing homelessness to becoming an internationally respected powerlifting champion, coach, and founder of Emet Gyms. This book is more than a memoir — it’s a manual for resilience, a guide to rebuilding a life from nothing, and a blueprint for what it means to live with truth (Emet), purpose, and grit.
Told through raw, deeply personal stories, Nicholas breaks down ten transformative lessons he learned along the way. Each chapter is filled with vulnerability, insight, and the practical tools that helped him rise — not just to survive, but to thrive. Whether you’re struggling with self-belief, navigating recovery, chasing a dream, or leading others, this book will challenge you to rethink what’s possible.
“I believed the barbell would break me. Instead, it built me. This is how I rebuilt my life — one rep, one choice, one truth at a time.”
What you can look forward to:
What you can look forward to:
Chapters with actionable lessons
Personal stories of rock bottom and rebuilding
Integration of coaching philosophies
Future companion books will support his coaching work and workshops.
Why this book matters for those in recovery:
- A deeply honest and practical companion.
- For coaches and leaders: A masterclass in resilience, reframing, and growth through service.
- For anyone starting over: Proof that it’s never too late to rebuild.
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“The Cheese Sandwich and the Sunset” — a lesson in hope, hunger, and healing.